Compacteo Ergo RO5253 - Uncategorized ROWENTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Compacteo Ergo RO5253 ROWENTA

b - Parking vertical

• According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.

1. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

• For your safety, this appliance complies with all enforceable standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directives, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environment, etc.). This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions beforehand concerning use of the appliance by a person res- ponsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the device and its cord away from chil- dren. Do not use the appliance if: the cord is damaged. In order to avoid all danger, the cord winding system and the cord itself of your vacuum cleaner must necessarily be replaced by a Rowenta Authorized Service Centre only.

• Your vacuum cleaner is an electrical device: it must be used under normal conditions of use.

• Use and store the appliance out of reach of children. Never leave the appliance operating without supervision.

• Do not hold the tool attachment or tube close to your eyes and ears.

• Do not use your vacuum cleaner on the wet surfaces, water or liquids of whatever kind, hot substances, extremely fine substances (plaster, cement, ash…), large sharp objects (bro- ken glass), products that are harmful (solvents, paint strippers…), corrosive (acids, cleaning fluids…), flammable and explosive (petroleum or alcohol-based).

• Never immerse the appliance in water, do not spray water onto the appliance and do not store it outdoors.

• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen and has visible damage or appears to be working abnormally. In this case, do not open the appliance, but send it to the closest Approved Service Centre or contact the Rowenta Consumer Service. POWER SUPPLY

• Check that the power voltage for your vacuum cleaner corresponds to that of your mains installation. You will find this information on the bottom of the appliance.

• Switch off and disconnect the appliance by removing the power plug: - immediately after use, - each time you change accessory, - before each cleaning, maintenance and filter change operation. REPAIRS Repairs are to be performed only by specialists with original spare parts. Repairing an appliance oneself may constitute a danger to the user.

1. a – Horizontal parking

b – Vertical parking

b – Mobile horizontal handle for carrying

11.a – Lid opening flap b – Bag presence detector

• According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.

• Unpack your appliance, keep your warranty card and read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time.

TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS

• Before each use, the cord should be unwound completely.

• Make sure that it does not get stuck or go against any sharp objects.

• If you are using an extension cord, make sure it is in perfect condition and that it suitable for the power of your vacuum cleaner.

• Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with a device to protect against the motor overheating. In certain cases, (using the flexible hose on chairs, etc.) the device is triggered and the appliance may make an unusual noise. This is of no consequence.

• Do not move the vacuum cleaner by pulling on the cord, the appliance must be moved by its carrying handle.

• Do not use the cord to lift the appliance.

• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable.

• Never operate without a vacuum bag and without a filtration system: microfilter * or HEPA filter cassette*.

• Ensure that the filter (13 or 14a and 14b) is firmly in place.

• Use only original Rowenta bags and filters.

• Use only original Rowenta accessories.

• In the event that you find it difficult to obtain accessories and filters for this vacuum cleaner, contact the Rowenta customer service.

• Stop and unplug your vacuum cleaner after each use.

• Always stop and unplug your vacuum cleaner before maintenance or cleaning.

• Push the flexible hose (18) securely into the suction opening (10) and turn until it locks - fig.1.

• To remove, turn in the opposite direction and pull - fig.2.

• If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with the telescopic tube * (19): push the adjustment knob forward, pull the desired tube length out then release the button to lock – fig. 3a. Slot in the extension tube* (27) if necessary. Otherwise, assemble the two tubes* (20), turning them slightly – fig. 3b.

• Fit the desired accessory to the end of the tube: - For rugs and carpets: Use the all floor tool attachment (22) in retracted brush position – fig. 4. - For parquets and smooth floors: Use the all floor attachment (22) in brush position – fig. 4. or use the hardfloor tool* (21) directly. - For corners and areas which are difficult to reach: use the slot tool attachment convertible into a brush* (24) in the flat tool attachment position. - For upholstery and delicate surfaces : use the crevice tool convertible into brush* (24) or the upholstery nozzle* (23), or the brush integrated to the nozzle 18b* (depending on model). 14.a – HEPA filter cassette* (ref. ZR0045 01), suita- ble for paper bags b – HEPA filter cassette* (ref. ZR0042 01), suita- ble for textile bags* Your vacuum cleaner is fitted with either a micro- filter* or a HEPA filter cassette*.

15. Bag support for Wonderbag Compact* (17c),

paper bag* (17a) or textile bag* (17b)

16. Bag support runners

Standard accessories:

a – Paper bag* (ref. ZR0039 01) b – Textile bag* c – Wonderbag Compact bag* (ref. WB3051) 18 a. Flexible hose with nozzle, mechanical power control* b. Flexible hose with nozzle, mechanical power control, and integrated brush*

24. Slot tool attachment convertible into a brush*

IMPORTANT Always switch off and unplug your vacuum cleaner before changing the accessories. CONNECTING THE CORD AND STARTING THE APPLIANCE

• Unwind the power cord completely, plug your vacuum cleaner in – fig. 6 and press the On/Off pedal (2) – fig. 7.

• Set the suction power: - using the electronic power regulator* (3): turn the switch on the electronic regulator* to set the suction power: towards maximum position for floors and minimum position for furniture and fragile fabrics – fig. 8. - with the mechanical power regulator on the grip: open the slider on the grip to manually reduce suction power, e.g.: on fragile surfaces… – fig. 9.

STORING AND TRANSPORTING THE APPLIANCE

• After use, stop your vacuum cleaner by pressing the On/Off pedal (2) and unplug it – fig. 10. Wind the power cord by pressing the cord winder pedal (4) – fig. 11.

• Upright, place the tool attachment (22) in its housing under the appliance (1b) – fig. 12.

• Horizontal, place the tool attachment (22) in its housing at the back of the appliance (1a) – fig. 13.

• Carry your vacuum cleaner easily using its carry handles (7a or 7b).

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Important: Always stop and unplug your vacuum cleaner before maintenance or cleaning. CHANGING BAG

• The bag full light (5) indicates that the bag is full or saturated. If you notice that your appliance is becoming less effi- cient, set it to maximum power and hold the nozzle up above the ground. If the light stays red, replace the bag.

• Remove the flexible hose (18) from the suction opening (10) – fig. 2

• Open the lid (9) of your vacuum cleaner – fig. 14. a) If your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a paper bag* (17a) or a Wonderbag Compact* (17c) :

• Remove the bag support (15) from the bag compartment (8) - Fig. 15a, then remove the paper bag* (17a) or the Wonderbag Compact* (17c) from its support by sliding it along the runners (16) - Fig. 15b.

• Dispose of the paper bag* or the Wonderbag Compact* in a dustbin – Fig. 15c

• Position a new paper bag* or a new Wonderbag Compact* on the support - Fig. 15d. Place it in the compartment - Fig. 15e

• Check that the bag and bag support (15) are correctly positioned before closing the lid (9). b) If your vacuum is fitted with a textile bag* :

• Remove the bag support (15) from the bag compartment (8) – fig. 16a, then remove the textile bag (17b) from its support (15) by sliding it along its runners (16) – fig. 16b.

• Open the bag with the zip – fig. 16c, then empty it over a dustbin – fig. 16d.

• Clean the bag under running water – fig. 16e.

• Allow to dry for at least 24 hours (only put the bag back into position when it is completely dry) – fig. 16f.

• Reclose the textile bag: make sure that the zip is fully closed - fig.16g - before repositioning the bag in the appliance.

• Reposition the textile bag onto the bag support - fig.16h.

• Check that the textile bag and bag support (15) are correctly positioned before closing the lid (9). CHANGE THE MICROFILTER* (ref: ZR0039 01) Your vaccum cleaner is fitted with a paper bag, change the ZR0039 01 microfilter* every 6th bag change.

• According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.

• Open the lid (9) of your vacuum cleaner – fig. 14.

• Remove the motor protection grid (12) - fig. 17a.

• Remove the microfilter* (13) - fig.17b, and keep the motor protection grid (12).

• Open the lid (9) of your vacuum cleaner – fig. 14.

• Remove the HEPA filter cassette* (14a) – fig. 18a – 18b.

• Throw the cassette into the dustbin – fig. 18c.

• Place the pins for the new HEPA filter cassette in the notches - fig. 18d.

• Lock the new HEPA filter cassette* (14a) (ref. ZR0045 01) in its housing – fig. 18e.

• Make sure the HEPA filter cassette* (14a) is properly in position before closing the lid (9). CLEAN THE HEPA* FILTER CASSETTE (REF: ZR0042 01) SUITABLE FOR TEXTILE BAGS Please note! This cleaning operation is reserved exclusively for the HEPA filter cassette * ref: ZR0042 01.

• Open the lid (9) of your vacuum cleaner – fig. 14.

• Then hold it under running water – fig. 19d, and allow to dry at least 24 hours – fig 19e.

• Ensure that the HEPA filter cassette * (14b) is completely dry before replacing it.

• Place the pins in the notches – fig. 19f.

• Lock the HEPA filter cassette* (14b) (Ref: ZR0042 01) in its housing – fig. 19g.

• Make sure the HEPA filter cassette* (14b) is properly in position before closing the lid (9).

CLEANING THE VACUUM CLEANER

• Wipe the body of the vacuum cleaner and accessories with a soft damp cloth, then dry.

• Wipe the lid with a dry cloth – fig. 20.

• Do not use detergents or any corrosive or abrasive products.

Important: As soon as your vacuum cleaner stops performing efficiently, and before making any checks, stop it by pressing on the On/Off pedal. IF YOUR VACUUM CLEANER DOES NOT START

• The appliance is not powered: make sure the appliance is properly connected. IF YOUR VACUUM CLEANER DOES NOT SUCK

• An accessory or the hose is blocked: unblock the accessory or hose.

• The lid is not properly closed: check the position of the bag and bag support (15) and close the lid. IF YOUR VACUUM CLEANER IS NOT SUCKING PROPERLY OR IS MAKING A WHISTLING NOISE

• An accessory or the hose is partially blocked: unblock the accessory or hose.

• The bag is full or saturated by fine dust: replace the paper bag* (17a) or the Wonderbag Compact* (17c), or empty the textile bag* (17b). IF THE BAG FULL INDICATOR REMAINS RED AFTER CHANGING THE BAG The filtration system is saturated: - HEPA cassette*: change the HEPA cassette * (14a) (ref. ZR0045 01) and replace it in its housing or wash the HEPA filter cassette* (14b) (ref. ZR0042 01) according to the procedure.

• According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.

• According to model: these systems are specific to certain models or are accessories available as an option.

In accordance with existing regulations, any appliance that is out of service must be rendered perma- nently inoperable: unplug and cut the power cord before discarding the appliance. Environmental protection first! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Take it to a collection point or an approved service centre so that it can be recycled. - Microfilter*: Remove the microfilter* and replace it with a new one (ref. ZR0039 01).

• The electronic power regulator* is in the minimum position: increase the power using the electronic power regulator* (unless you are cleaning fragile fabrics).

• The mechanical power regulator on the grip is open: close the mechanical power regulator. IF THE BAG FULL LIGHT STAYS RED

• The bag is saturated: replace the paper bag* (17a) or the Wonderbag Compact* (17c), or empty the textile bag* (17b). IF THE LID DOES NOT CLOSE (bag presence detector 11b activated)

• Check that the bag and bag support (15) are present and properly positioned. IF THE TOOL ATTACHMENT IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE

• Open the regulator slot on the grip or decrease power.

• Check that the position of the nozzle (22) is suitable for the surface being hoovered: for rugs and carpets use the nozzle with the brush retracted - fig.4, for wood and hard floors, use the nozzle with the brush out - fig.5. IF THE POWER CORD DOES NOT WIND UP COMPLETELY

• The cord slowed down as it was winding up: bring the cord back out and press the cord winder pedal again. IF YOUR VACUUM CLEANER STOPS WHILE IN OPERATION

• The overheating protective device has been triggered. Check that the tube and the pipe are not blocked or that the bag or filter are not full. Leave to cool down for 30 minutes before using the vacuum cleaner again. If the problem persists, take your vacuum cleaner to the nearest Rowenta Approved Service Centre. For a list of Approved Service Centres, contact the Rowenta Customer Service, whose contact details are in the atta- ched international warranty card. WARRANTY

• This product has been designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

• Read the instructions for use carefully before using your appliance for the first time: in the event of any use that does not comply with the instructions, Rowenta shall accept no liability.